M2 shutter squeak only at 1/15th?

[cole]

Hey all,

Last night, my M2 developed a distinct squeak when shooting at 1/15th. It makes the squeak after the release has been depressed, and only at 1/15h - slower and faster speeds all sound perfect.

I've searched the forums and the web, and only found scattered answers.

...Lube needed?
...Gears slipping?
...Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Tom A]

Cole, on the M's there is a intermediate gear that cuts in a 1/15 for the slow speeds. If you haven't been using it fo a time, it could be a bit 'dry" and that can create this squeek. Not uncommon in cameras that see little use. If it starts "spreading' to the other speeds, you might consider a CLA, just to get everything smooth. I have had multiple M2's and M3's with this squeek and it has either gone away, or I kept using the camera(s) until I felt it was due for a CLA anyway. Just check that exposures are even and that the curtains travel smoothly across (no "banding" on the image).

 

[cole]

Thanks once again for the advice, Tom.
It seemed odd to me because I've only been using the camera on slow speeds of late - too much night shooting!
I'll keep a close eye on it and hope it goes away.
Cheers!